The 10 Most Dangerous Hikes in the U.S.

Barr Trail, Pikes Peak, CO

Legendary mountaineer Bred Barr forged this legendary trail through Pike's Peak virtually on his own, and the result is glorious: an 11.8 mile journey ending in a summit that offers incredible views from 14,0000 feet. Besides the physical hazards of scrambling up 7,900 vertical feet, and the likelihood of altitude sickness, unpredictable weather is a serious hindrance, especially in summer when lightning storms are extremely regular and dangerous – about half of the nearly 50 reported lightning strikes in Colorado since 2000 have involved hikers and campers – and heavy hail or extreme temperature drops can be perilous. [barrtrail.net]